The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) brought together social partners and representatives from the Department for Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) for a discussion on the Pay Transparency Directive and its implementation in Malta. The meeting was held in the presence of the Minister for European Funds, Social Dialogue and Consumer Protection, […]
The MCESD held an important meeting during which Enemalta presented an update on Malta’s energy demand, the current infrastructure and future investment plans. Addressing the MCESD meeting on this agenda item were Hon. Miriam Dalli, Minister for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour; Hon. Keith Azzopardi Tanti, Minister for European Funds, […]
The social partners within the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) met for a meeting during which the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council (MFAC) presented a detailed analysis of the 2025 Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook as well as the forecast for 2026. The Chairperson of the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council, Dr Moira Catania, together […]
At the first meeting of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) for this legislature, the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, accompanied by the Minister for European Funds, Social Dialogue and Consumer Protection, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, and the Minister for Youth, Social Policy and the Implementation of the Electoral Programme, Omar Farrugia, […]
The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) invites all Voluntary Organisations registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations for more than one year to participate in the nominations and elections of representatives to the Civil Society Committee within MCESD. The Civil Society Committee discusses issues of relevance to society and puts forward recommendations […]
Emphasis was placed on reskilling, upskilling, and lifelong learning to ensure that workers and businesses can adapt to digital transformation. Digitalisation is becoming an essential element in increasing productivity and safeguarding Malta’s competitiveness across many sectors, particularly in a rapidly changing global context. Against this backdrop, and at the request of the General Workers’ Union […]
The MCESD convened at the Auberge de Castille with Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with Minister Miriam Dalli and Parliamentary Secretary Andy Ellul, to discuss the energy sector in light of current geopolitical challenges. The meeting focused on the stability of energy supply and prices, fuel security, as well as on the projects being implemented […]
The Minister for Finance, Clyde Caruana, presented Malta’s Annual Progress Report to the MCESD and participated in a discussion with Council members. Also present was the Hon. Andy Ellul, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue and Accommodation. During the presentation, the Minister, together with his team, provided a comprehensive overview of the projects implemented throughout 2025, […]
The MCESD discussed the topic of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Coordination following a proposal by the MHRA. The discussion took place considering recent experiences and the increasing climate-related challenges that may impact the country, with the aim of strengthening the level of national preparedness and coordination. The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue and Social Accommodation, […]
In another meeting with the social partners on the Malta 2050 Vision, the list of one hundred measures to be included in the Vision, once it is finalised and launched in the coming weeks, was presented. At the first MCESD meeting of this year, held under the leadership of the new Chairperson, Maria Micallef, […]